Information on Elder Fraud

U.S. government agencies and official sources which concentrate on Elder Fraud prevention:

1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• The FTC tracks various types of fraud, including elder care fraud and scams. They publish reports and consumer advisories regarding fraud trends affecting older adults.
• Website: Reporting FTC – Elder Fraud

2. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• The FBI publishes yearly reports on elder fraud through its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), detailing losses and types of fraud that affect senior citizens.
• Website: FBI – Elder Fraud

3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

• The CFPB provides resources to help protect seniors from financial exploitation, including guides and statistics on elder financial abuse.
• Website: CFPB – Protecting Older Adults

4. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

• The DOJ has initiatives focused on elder fraud, including the Elder Justice Initiative, which provides resources and statistical data on fraud against older adults.
• Website: DOJ Elder Justice Initiative

5. National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

• This organization, part of the U.S. Administration on Aging, offers reports, research, and statistics on elder abuse, including financial exploitation.
• Website: NCEA – Statistics and Research

6. AARP Fraud Watch Network

• Although not a government entity, AARP collaborates closely with agencies like the FBI and FTC, offering in-depth information on fraud targeting seniors.
• Website: AARP Fraud Watch

These websites provide comprehensive data, fraud prevention strategies, and reporting avenues to help combat elder fraud.